The Best City In America Is Actually Right Here In Oklahoma

It’s a powerful thing when The New York Times says, “Your city has arrived.” And that’s exactly what they had to say about Oklahoma City. Oklahoma’s capital is a bustling city that’s come a long way in the past decade. Public and private investments over the last 10 years have completely changed the face of the city, securing its future as a preeminent city in America. From a thriving downtown to bustling suburbs, Oklahoma City is a beautiful tale of a Cinderella-like story. It went from being a city that was mediocre at best, to a hip, fast-growing metropolis that is being admired by news outlets all over the country.

So what makes Oklahoma City so great? It offers everything you look for in a modern metropolitan community – an abundance of the arts, excellent health care, quality education, superb dining and so much more. And it does so without high prices, energy shortages, smog or traffic congestion. It is a markedly livable city where you can achieve your business dreams and still enjoy a high quality of life. Without further ado, here are 13 reasons (and accolades) why Oklahoma City is the best city in America:

1. Experts ranked Oklahoma City as one of the best cities to move to in 2015.

Using data from the 2014 American Community Survey, Credit.com found that Oklahoma City ranked No. 2 in the nation for "Least Housing-Poor Areas." It also ranks 9th in the nation for "Most Affordable Metro for Renters and Owners." On average, owners and renters pay around 28 percent of their income towards housing in OKC.

4. Oklahoma City ranked No. 8 nationally for new home construction in 2015.

To the shock of no one in Oklahoma City, Forbes recently ranked Thunder fans the second-best fanbase in the NBA. The Thunder achieved over 200-straight home sell outs and Forbes highlighted the Thunder’s impressive TV ratings.

According to a new study by New Geography, Oklahoma City ranks in the top 10 for "annual rate of increase from migration" among large metros. Oklahoma City ranked No. 9 with an annual increase of 0.7 percent since 2010.

"Combine a strong small-business-lending environment and a lower cost of living, and you have a surprising startup haven." That is how Entrepreneur described Oklahoma City when they ranked the metro No. 1 on its "25 Cities Worth Moving to If You Want to Launch a Business" list in September 2015.